Public Transportation
Denver’s grid-like design makes most routes easy to navigate by car using a map. The city is accessible via a number of highways, including E-470, a toll highway that runs along the eastern perimeter of the Denver metropolitan area. A portion of Interstate 25 (I-25) is reserved for high occupancy vehicles and EXpressToll customers. Five rental car companies have created a system that allows non-stop tolling, so their customers can travel on the roads as if they are EXpressToll customers. For more information, visit http://www.denver.org/transportation/bus-train-taxi.

Buses and Light Rail

Denver has an extensive public transportation system provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), made up of a light rail system with 34.8 miles of light rail track, and a metro-area bus with more than 170 bus routes. A variety of special transportation services are also included, designed to meet the needs of customers. Bus and Light Rail fares are $1.75 for the basic fare. Fare can be paid in cash, with exact change only, or with RTD tokens. Tokens may be purchased in denominations of 25¢ from all RTD sales outlets, which include King Soopers and Safeway grocery stores. More information about the RTD can be found at http://www.rtd-denver.com/.

skyRide

With skyRide, a trip to or from the Denver International Airport (DIA) costs only $7, $9 or $11. More can be saved with advance purchase products and discount fares. skyRide buses depart from each skyRide stop at least once an hour, seven days a week, 365 days a year. (From the Stapleton Transfer Center park-n-Ride and the Airport Blvd. & 40th Ave. park-n-Ride, they depart every 15 to 30 minutes.) Routes operate from approximately 3:30 a.m. to 1:10 a.m. The last bus leaves DIA at 1:10 a.m. skyRide drivers assist by loading and unloading baggage in the outside luggage bins at skyRide stops and at DIA. For more information, visit http://www.rtd-denver.com/skyRide/.

Free 16th Street Mall Shuttle

For information on the free shuttle that connects many hotels, restaurants, and the convention center click here (includes a downtown map).